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ARDEN HII,LS EDA MEETING — November 23, 2020 3 reached out to him for further assistance but that he would check with the Twin Cities North Chamber as well. EDA Commissioner Holden stated she would like to place an item on a future agenda to discuss business license fees and potentially returning some liquor fees. She asked if staff could bring suggestions to a future meeting. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated staff would provide information at a future meeting and noted the current shutdown was set to last four weeks. EDA Commissioner Scott commented that the City did do a partial refund of liquor license fees in the spring. City Administrator Perrault stated staff checked with the City Attorney regarding the ability for businesses to sell liquor with to-go orders. He noted this provision had been in effect since last spring, that it continued to be in effect, and that it was statewide. EDA Chair Grant joined the meeting at 5:43. EDA MEMBER COMMENTS EDA Commissioner Holmes stated that the City has information about Ramsey County grants and assistance for local businesses on its website. She said she had asked the City Administrator to look into what Ramsey County has available to assist residents directly as she would like to include this information on the City's website as well. City Administrator Perrault indicated that he had contacted cities with the Ramsey County Sheriff's contract and that no cities were making money available to residents specifically. He said that some cities were providing assistance by way of mortgage assistance and that the Ramsey County website did include information for County residents to apply for assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities, or automotive repairs. He said beyond that, residents are directed by Ramsey County to existing programs such as WIC or SNAP. City Administrator Perrault stated staff could review Ramsey County's website over the course of the next few weeks and update the City's website accordingly. EDA Commissioner Holden suggested staff call the Ramsey County Commissioner for a list of the programs available to residents and businesses in Arden Hills. EDA Commissioner Scott asked if the City's website could simply redirect residents to the Ramsey County website. EDA Chair Grant stated that the City could do this, depending on how organized Ramsey County's website is. He noted that otherwise we would need to be sure of the exact pages and links. He echoed Commissioner Holden's suggestion to contact the County Commissioner for more information.